A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Kampala vs. Dubai for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

• Kampala Prices
  Uganda Prices
  Dubai Prices
  UAE Prices
• Average Daily Cost Per person, per day
  Kampala $69
  Dubai $248

The average daily cost (per person) in Kampala is $69, while the average daily cost in Dubai is $248. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Kampala and Dubai in more detail.

Accommodation

• Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
  Kampala $59
  Dubai $170
• Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
  Kampala $118
  Dubai $340

Compare Hotels in Kampala and Dubai

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Local Transportation

• Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
  Kampala $2.49
  Dubai $13

Typical Local Transportation prices in Kampala

Some typical examples of transportation costs in Kampala are as follows:

• Taxi around town
  $3.99

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Kampala

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Kampala:

• From 3-Day Murchison Falls Safari with Transfer: $2,200
• Full-Day Kampala Trip with Lunch and Hotel Transfers: $200
• Private Transfer from Kampala to Entebbe Airport (EBB) Uganda: $129
• Private Transfer from Entebbe Airport (EBB) Uganda to Kampala: $129
• Entebbe Airport Transfers: $80
• Entebbe kampala airport transfers: $80
• Entebbe Airport taxi. For a safe, affordable and reliable 24/7 airport transfer.: $45

Typical Local Transportation prices in Dubai

Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Dubai:

• Taxi Ride
  $12
• Airport Taxi
  $12
• Sea Taxi
  $0.54

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Dubai

Also for Dubai, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

• Banana Boat Ride Dubai With Transfer: $190
• Dining Experience at Armani Hotel Burj Khalifa With Transfers: $185
• Dubai Frame & La Perle Dragon Dubai (Bronze) With Transfer: $210
• Dubai Frame With Transfers: $61
• Ekart Zabeel Dubai With Transfer: $150
• Global Village Dubai With Private transfer: $85
• Inside Burj Al Arab Tour with Gold Cappuccino and Transfer: $190
• Jet Ski Adventure in Dubai with Optional Transfers: $111
• 1 Day 1 Park (Motiongate or Legoland) with Private Transfer: $185
• 1 Hour Dune Buggy Dubai with 2 way Private Transfers from Dubai: $310
• 1-Hour Quad Biking Tour with Transfer from Dubai: $61
• 12 Minute Helicopter Ride in Dubai with Optional Transfer: $255

Is it cheaper to fly into Kampala or Dubai?

Prices for flights to both Dubai and Kampala change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.

Food

• Food Meals for one day
  Kampala $8.40
  Dubai $56

Typical Food prices in Kampala

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Kampala:

• Lunch for 2
  $1.60

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Kampala

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Kampala.

• Like a local cooking Tours: $26
• Momma Ida's Ugandan Cuisine Cooking Tour: $30
• Cooking Class for Typical Ugandan Food in Kampala: $31
• Half Day Private Ugandan Local Foods in Kampala Cooking Class: $31
• Three-Hour Food Tour: $41
• Private Cooking Class with a Local Host: $47
• Cooking Class With a Local (Kampala, Jinja, Entebbe - 4 Hours): $56
• Kampala City Walking Food Tour: $77
• Night-time Boda Boda Street Food Tour: $91
• Fishing Village Food Tour & Luwombo Stop: $102
• Amazing Race - Food Tour: $103
• The Food Tour | Uganda | Half day: $123

Typical Food prices in Dubai

Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Dubai:

• French bread
  $0.95
• Sumo salad in Dubai Mall + Juice
  $10
• Lemon Mint Tea
  $4.36
• Coffee & Cake
  $6.53
• Smoothie
  $5.45
• Shawarma
  $1.91

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Dubai

For Dubai, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

• Sunset Deira Dhow Cruise with Buffet Dinner and Entertainment: $12
• Romantic Sightseeing Dhow Cruise Dinner Deira Creek: $13
• Dubai:Desert Safari BBQ dinner, Dune bashing,Camel&Sandboarding: $13
• Romantic Sightseeing Dhow Cruise Dinner: $15
• Dhow Cruise Tour with Dinner in Deira Creek - Dubai: $15
• Dhow Cruise with Dinner and Live Entertainment at Dubai Creek: $15
• 2-Hour Evening Dhow Cruise and Dinner: $15
• Romantic Dhow Creek Dinner Cruise With Live Shows and International Buffet : $15
• Dhow Cruise Dinner Dubai Creek: $17
• Dhow Dinner Cruise with International Buffet in Dubai: $17
• Romantic Dhow Cruise Dinner in Dubai Creek: $17
• 2-Hour Evening Dhow Cruise and Dinner: $17

Entertainment

• Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
  Kampala -
  Dubai $19

Tours and Activities in Kampala

Here are a few actual costs in Kampala for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:

• 1 day Jinja tour : $489
• 10 Day Best of Uganda Adventure Safari: $4,170
• 14 Day Uganda & Rwanda Primate Tour (Midrange Tour): $5,540
• 4 days Tour in Kidepo National Park, Uganda: $412
• 5-Day Queen, Bwindi and Kibale Wildlife Tour from Entebbe: $4,000
• Discover the Magic of Uganda's Equator on a 1-Day Tour: $136
• Equator Tour: $100
• Jinja and source of the Nile Experience : $260
• 08 days Classic Uganda Primate Tour : $3,528
• 1 - One Day Best Of Kampala city Walking Tour: $45
• 1 -One Day Jinja Source of River Nile Tour Experience : $150
• 1 Day Chimpanzee Tour of Ngamba Island: $437

Typical Entertainment prices in Dubai

For Dubai, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:

• Visit to the Dubai Museum
  $0.82

Tours and Activities in Dubai

Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Dubai.

• Souqs, Old city & Abra boat tour with guide: $5.45
• Dubai Marina: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.50
• Dubai Self-Guided Audio Tour: $6.00
• Global Village Entry Tickets: $6.00
• Burj Khalifa, Dubai Hidden Gems - Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour: $6.43
• Ancient Dubai, Hidden Gems, Souks and Museums Tour: $6.81
• Mono Rail Dubai Ticket: $7.00
• Skip-the-Line Dubai Global Village Ticket Any Day: $7.00
• Miracle Garden and Global Village Skip the Line Combo Tickets: $7.00
• Guided Old Town Tour with Souks, Tastings & Boat Tour: $8.17
• Old Dubai Walking Tour, Souks, Museum & Street Food: $8.17
• Old Dubai with Museums, Abra Cruise and Souks: $8.17

Alcohol

• Alcohol Drinks for one day
  Kampala -
  Dubai $23

Sample the Local Flavors in Kampala

Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Kampala:

• Kampala Pub Crawl | Uganda | 4 hours: $65
• Kampala Bar Crawl, Beer Tasting and Street Food (6 Hours): $71

Typical Alcohol prices in Dubai

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Dubai:

• A Couple Drinks
  $25

Sample the Local Flavors in Dubai

Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Dubai:

• Pub Crawl Nightlife Tours: $63
• Pub Crawl Nightlife Tour: $67
• Pub Crawl Private, Birthdays & Corporate Events: $110